Finding the Third Proportional to 47,492 and 102,130
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Solution
The third proportional to 47,492 and 102,130 is: 219,627.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,492 : 102,130 = 102,130 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,492/102,130 = 102,130/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,492x = 102,130 × 102,130 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,492x = 10,430,536,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,430,536,900/47,492 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 219,627.24
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